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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,726.23, 10,090.97 and 2,109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,726.23, 10,090.97 and 2,109.23 is: 3,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,726.23 : 10,090.97 = 2,109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,726.23/10,090.97 = 2,109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,726.23x = 10,090.97 × 2,109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,726.23x = 21,284,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284,207.15/6,726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.36

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